how is the noise canceling feature
40112
It's ok, about average among mid-quality active noise canceling headphones. Bose QC15's are a revelation, however. They are far superior to anything else available. Well worth the price.
40113
The noise cancelling is good. Not at much reduction as the Bose, or some of the other "over the ear" headphones, but for the smaller/lighter on the ear types of headphones, it is quite good.
40114
I was dubious, but I used the headset on my last airplane flight and was amazed at how well they worked. Easy on-off and voila it works. I am happy with them...K
40115
It's so-so, but the real issue is the volume, that the feature also boosts a little. I was really disappointed in the volume level, and as others have said, without sufficient volume it doesn't matter whether you have an NC feature or not. I ran into the same issue once when I tried a set of Bose; apparently there's an industry-wide issue about "volume safety" for NC on airlines, in that you're supposed to be able to hear flight attendants talking to you etc. I don't care about that, so for my money, a better buy is a headset with superior volume.
40116
It is good but I wouldn't call it great.I actually bought them for using while flying commercially and haven't tried them there yet.I have had better noise cancelling but the headset was much more expensive.
40117
I use them regularly on trains and less so now on planes.As others have said, they are on ear headphones so don't have the closed ear coverage benefit of the Bose QC which are designed like ear defenders with noise cancelling and then headphone speakers. As over ear headphones they give a significant cut in office background noise, air conditioning hum, aircraft engine noise etc.As they are not over ear they do not to as good a job cutting voices.I find them easier to sleep in than the Bose so generally get a better nights sleep wearing these in the 'cheap' seats at the back of the (air)bus. I use them regularly on trains and less so now on planes.As others have said, they are on ear headphones so don't have the closed ear coverage benefit of the Bose QC which are designed like ear defenders with noise cancelling and then headphone speakers. As over ear headphones they give a significant cut in office background noise, air conditioning hum, aircraft engine noise etc.As they are not over ear they do not to as good a job cutting voices.I find them easier to sleep in than the Bose so generally get a better nights sleep wearing these in the 'cheap' seats at... » Read More I use them regularly on trains and less so now on planes.As others have said, they are on ear headphones so don't have the closed ear coverage benefit of the Bose QC which are designed like ear defenders with noise cancelling and then headphone speakers. As over ear headphones they give a significant cut in office background noise, air conditioning hum, aircraft engine noise etc.As they are not over ear they do not to as good a job cutting voices.I find them easier to sleep in than the Bose so generally get a better nights sleep wearing these in the 'cheap' seats at the back of the (air)bus. « Show Less
2253143
Yes the noise cancellation is really good. I travel a ton so I have used it on every size plane. It's not as good as the Bose Quiet Comfort, but it is pretty damn close.
1093975
Its not noise cancelling the way you think, there is just layers of filters that will filter out background noise. Like the foam piece around most microphones except even better. The mic is the highest quality you can buy on a headset and you wont need to worry about that at all.
1423569
While they were comfortable, the noise cancelation did not actually block out noise. I heard my wife calling me from two rooms away. Also, if you listen to music to loudly, people can hear it clearly nearby.
1769816
This headphone attenuates noise to a degree but it is not an active system. (You don't turn it on or off. Outside noise beyond the headphone is reduced with a good accustically fitting earpiece). It does not cancel noise but reduces it. Hope this helps.
1769814
hello, it doesn't have noise cancelling system, this is a surround sound headset. per spec it doesnt say anything about cancelling system.
7197
Yes. The noise reduction is very good. You can drown out the outside without having to shatter your eardrums.
2067726
Thanks for the reply,Does it only mask other people's music if you have music on? Like Bradley I want mostly noise cancelation, not too much worried about music. Thanks again
1610645
No not noise cancelling...They are somewhat basic headphones but just clear sound.
572482
The Noise cancellation function works without music playing. However, in normal office type situations, or in crowded rooms with a fair amount of noise, you will still be able to hear people talking. That is because, at least in my understanding, the noise cancellation works by blocking out the low frequency sounds, but the higher frequencies will still be partially audible. (Side note: the mute button will mute the music as well as turn off the noise cancelling function so that you can hear your surroundings better)
804519
The noise cancellation is pretty good, they do a good job of making things quite, they could block out the sound if they where playing music
76292
I got a pair of these around Christmas time... as far as I know they're the same as the ones that are more expensive. Mine does have the switch for noise cancelling.
2263805
Sorry, it is not noise canceling. It has very good volume and the padding keeps the noise out in a great way, but not noise canceling, that refers to a electronic option that is not available on this unit. I still love mine.
1335246
You would be correct that there is no noise cancellation. Basically noise reduction allows you to listen loudly without disturbing others around you.
1538514
I would say about 90 percent of the outside noise is cancelled by the headphones but there is no difference when you turn on the noise canceling feature.
98378
No, it is not noise canceling. You will hear everything going on in the room while wearing the headphones. No mic
1991829
No. The "active" noise canceling is very minimal. Good pair of earphones, though.